Spiritual Warrior XIII - The Meaning of Compassion

"As spiritual warriors seriously interested in uplifting the consciousness of this planet, we must always remember that everyone values love above anything else.  In all circumstances, a person's words and deeds are either exchanges of love or cries for love. " Bhakti Tirtha Swami (February 25,1950 –June 27,2005) (previously known as John Favors and Toshombe Abdul) also known as Swami Krishnapada.] As an African American seeker who rose from the improverished condition of an Cleveland getto to become a global spiritual leader,  Bhakti Tirtha Swami met with prominent world figures such as Mohammed Ali,  Nelson Mandela  and Zambia's president Kenneth Kaunda. He wrote 17 books on religious topics and led community development projects in the United States and other countries.[ He was the founder and director of the Institute for Applied Spiritual Technology in Washington, DC "a nonprofit, nondenominational organization whose membership represents a variety of spiritual paths and professional backgrounds"He traveled the world constantly and served as a spiritual consultant. He also served as chairman of the Third World Coalition